Health

Questions we get asked the most

Can I get help with hospital travel costs?What happens when I’m discharged from hospital?Am I eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare?What is intermediate care?

Healthy living

Looking after your mental and physical health can help you live well and stay happy, active and safe in later life.

Hospital stays

You may not always know you'll be going into hospital, but when you do it's a good idea to plan ahead. Deciding what you'll take with you, thinking about the information you need, and knowing how the hospital should manage your return home can all make your hospital stay more manageable.

Healthcare rights

Your rights to NHS care are set out in the NHS Constitution. These cover things like how you access services, the quality of the healthcare you’re offered and how to make a complaint if something goes wrong. The Constitution also explains things you can expect which aren’t a legal right.

Older adults and mental health

Mental health problems are extremely common, affecting around one in four people. As you get older, changes in your life, such as bereavement, illness or retirement, can make you more vulnerable to them, but mental health problems are not a normal part of ageing.

Living with dementia

Being diagnosed with dementia can come as a shock but there is help available so you can maintain your independence for as long as possible.